So here's the problem... Years ago I told my next door neighbor back home that if he ever wanted to sell his 78 F150 to give me a call. It's in immaculate shape, straight, no rust, perfect interior. Well my dad called me to let me know that he'd sell if for $750. Considering it's hard to find a good bed for less than a $1000 up here in MN I jumped on it. However, the truck was sitting outside under a tree all summer and it's COVERED in tree sap. Does somebody know of a good method of getting it off or a good product to use? We've already put in a ton of elbow grease and are barely making any headway. Thanks.

 

have you tried running it through a car wash? like a hi-pressure or touchess?

 

[updated:LAST EDITED ON 11-Oct-02 AT 01:29 PM (EST)]yo,

we have same problem when the pine sap gobs up on our Black 96 bronco

We prev tried many brands such as mother's... clay bar and meguiar's clay bar and quick detailer, etc. etc and they didn't get the globs off satisfactorily..
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A local detailer/truck accessory shop owner clued us in on using plain rubbing alcohol pads (small 1" cotton pad type available @ any drug store) to remove the globs. It hasn't harmed the finish on our 96.
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here are 2 references..one by Ford, and the other recommends the alcohol:

http://www.autoint.com/ford_tree_sap_removal__there_are.htm#FORD%20Tree%2 0Sap%20Removal

http://www.goodspeedmotoring.com/?page=drying

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others say: "...Denatured alcohol solvent** (not isopropyl or rubbing alcohol). Make sure the surface is cool and keep the exposure area as small as possible as it may damage your paint. Wash off immediately, use a paint cleaner product to remove any residual sap, and coat with your favorite wax..."



good luck
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